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« on: April 11, 2024, 11:29:53 AM »
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« on: April 11, 2024, 11:21:47 AM »
Ken (formally Oddjob on here) made a few sets. I purchased a set and they are very good quality. He was going to put a few sets on ebay so that would be your first port of call. Failing that Mike Nixon in the US can supply them but they are expensive. His website is here: https://www.motorcycleproject.com
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« on: April 11, 2024, 11:15:11 AM »
Or maybe a couple of turns of the white PTFE tape on the thread (just make sure it is only on the thread and not protruding on the end in case it blocks the oilway to the switch).
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« on: April 09, 2024, 10:26:14 PM »
Are there any engineering shops close to you Roo that could ream them for you? I'll be taking a trip to the engineering shop I use soon and I could ask them if you like (cheap postage for four tiny jets!). Although £39 for the set of reamers is probably cheaper than taking them to an engineering shop (and you get another tool for the toolbox!).
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« on: April 09, 2024, 10:16:06 PM »
Standard stainless not a good idea in high stress positions
Good point Bryan. I'll get some Honda items from HGB. I'll frame the two stainless ones considering they were so expensive.
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« on: April 09, 2024, 09:09:23 PM »
Welcome back to the forum Tim. Post a photo of the bike when you can.
As the other Tim said, you really need a 400/4 and preferably in yellow (Tim will explain why😉). 😁😁😁
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« on: April 09, 2024, 09:05:08 PM »
Excellent progress.
I sympathise with you about all the last minute hold ups though. I went to fit the rear shocks on my 400/4 yesterday in readiness to lift the frame over the completed engine only to find the 10mm threads in the lower shock mounts are 1.25 pitch and normal 10mm 1.5 pitch thread are obviously too big! Trying to find stainless 10mm bolts with 1.25 pitch was a pia. I found some in the end but they were £7.28 EACH! And I thought Honda bolts were expensive!
Good luck with the rear wheel, once in at least you will be able to move it around👍.
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« on: April 08, 2024, 02:39:16 PM »
Alex, try this guy, he is normally at the Kempton Bike Autojumble and is the SE Supplier of TEC shocks. He had a few pairs left when I last saw him before Christmas.
BHP Performance
His name is David Hunt
Tel: 01932786030
Call evenings and weekends or leave a message.
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« on: April 07, 2024, 09:32:26 PM »
Try Terry at Stotfold Engineering, he's near Biggleswade. I took my Triton front wheel to him because it was grabbing. Turned out the drum was slightly oval due to being pulled out of shape by the fitting of stainless spokes. He has a lathe big enough to get a whole wheel in complete with tire. He also machined the brake shoes to match the drum. http://www.stotfoldengineers.co.uk/motorcycle-restoration/
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« on: April 06, 2024, 10:52:38 PM »
We are on holiday at the same time 
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« on: April 06, 2024, 09:32:36 AM »
Walk in with a part number and ask if it can be ordered, if in uk 3 days if europe 3 weeks
I buy a lot of spares from my local dealer, HGB Motorcycles, Ruislip. If I order them before 4pm they arrive by midday the following day 👍
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« on: April 06, 2024, 09:21:10 AM »
Part numbers 11 and 19 were not fitted to the UK bikes. The UK bikes had a flat bracket holding the horn. The bracket has two rubber anti-vibration collars with metal sleeves and is attached to the frame with two long 6mm bolts that also pass through the wire hoop (item 2). The wire hoop acts as a guide for the throttle cables. The bolts also pass through the flange on the frame that in turn forms the front of the frame backbone pressing. The bolts also pass through to what is called the 'speed stay' on the l/h side. The speed stay holds the large diameter rubber boot of the wiring harness in place. The two bolts pass through from left to right so the two flanged nuts are on the horn bracket. If your bike still has the wire loop (item 2) you are very lucky as these were the first items to be lost! You can still buy them from Yamiya. Ash was able to get one for me as part of a larger order (thanks Ash👍).
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« on: April 06, 2024, 08:56:11 AM »
I always renew brake shoes now when restoring a bike simply because you don't know when the shoes were last changed. Ratty's rear shoes are marked as Honda and show wear so as far as I know they could be the 1976 originals. Having a rear wheel lock up at speed due to de-bonding isn't a nice thought.
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« on: April 05, 2024, 09:39:01 AM »
My High Level kit came with the barrel o-rings but the head gasket was badly marked and unusable.
It all depends on the kit you buy to what is supplied but when you get it check the head gasket is in good condition.
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« on: April 04, 2024, 10:07:30 PM »
In addition to Ted's comments;
You will need the three o-rings for the oil gallery plugs, they are a unique size and are Honda expensive.
The Haynes manual states to renew the circlips and thrust washers on the gear shafts if the individual gears are disturbed.
Don't be tempted to re use the piston circlips!
My gasket kit did include the oil rail o-rings in the top of the cylinder head as well as the inlet manifold o-rings (4-off) and the exhaust header to head gaskets.
I re-used the 'U' shaped tensioner cushions they were fine on inspection.
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